M I L E S T O N E S
COMMUNITY PALMETTO HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS has announced officers and new members for 2010: Jerome Odom, chairman; William Cogdill Jr., vice chairman; Sara Fisher, treasurer; and Traci Young Cooper, secretary. New members include Candy Waites and Rosalyn Frierson.
THE S.C. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY held a graduation ceremony for Basic Jail Class 287 on Jan. 22. Graduates include Erica M. Brooks, Pamela K. Ewing, April L. Steele and Felicia M. Williams, all of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center; and Matthew M. Johnson, of the Lexington County Detention Center.
MILITARY NAVY SEAMAN WILLIAM J. BURNHAM has completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. The son of Crystal L. and Wesley J. Burnham of Lugoff, he is a 2009 graduate of Lugoff-Elgin High School.
BIRTHS PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND BORN JAN. 12, 2010
A boy to Ashley and Kullen Boling
BORN JAN. 13, 2010
A boy to Carrie and Jeremy Hale
BORN JAN. 14, 2010
A girl to Adrienne and Terry Hutto Jr. A girl to Lindsey Wood and
Jonathan Durrett A boy to Juliessa and Jason Brody
BORN JAN. 16, 2010
A girl to Natasha Mickle and
Brandy Tucker
BORN JAN. 18, 2010
A boy to Beverly Melissa Blizzard
BORN JAN. 20, 2010
A boy to Ingrid and Carlo Agudelo
BORN JAN. 21, 2010
A boy to Jessica and Michael Hopp
BORN JAN. 22, 2010
A boy to Ying Yin and JingJing Bao A girl to Tanisha M. Taylor A girl to Tameka Lawson A boy to Mary and Mark Wagnon
BORN JAN. 23, 2010
A girl to Rebecca and Ronnie Jeffers Twin boys to Sandrika L. Dennis
BORN JAN. 24, 2010
A girl to Elizabeth Pearson A girl to Jessica and Brian Johnson A girl to Meredith and Robert Derrick
C O M M U N I T Y N E E D S
VOLUNTEERS
TURNING PAGES (formerly the Greater Columbia Literacy Council) is seeking volunteers. Turning Pages provides educational services to adults who want to improve their reading, math and computer skills. Volunteer reading tutors will be trained and matched with adult learners. Daytime tutors are especially needed; but late afternoon/evening hours are available. (803) 240-2441; www.literacycolumbia.org
REGENCY HOSPICE is looking for someone to arrange flowers for distribution to patients and families. Two to three hours per week, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Alice, (803) 765-0099.
AARP is seeking volunteers to fill positions of coordinator, instructor and marketer for its Driver Safety Program. (803) 781-4726; e-mail acalltome@bellsouth.net
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA is seeking volunteers in the following areas: administrative, disaster, grants, heroes, philanthropy, public affairs and special events. Volunteer activities include responding to local disasters, writing Red Cross stories, raising money, conducting grant research and placing thank-you calls to monetary donors. Disaster Services Orientation sessions are held 6-9 p.m. the first Monday monthly at 2751 Bull St. For more information, call (803) 540-1217 or go to www.centralscredcross.org.
THE STATE MUSEUM needs volunteer docents to give tours, teach lessons and help in other ways at the museum, 301 Gervais St. Benefits include a discount at the museum store and opportunities to learn about South Carolina’s art, natural history, culture, science and technology. (803) 898-4912 or e-mail jennifer.lee@scmuseum.org
ROAD TO RECOVERY is a program that provides cancer patients with transportation to and from treatments. Training is weekly at the American Cancer Society office, 128 Stonemark Lane. Volunteers must have a driver’s license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle. Lang Hunt, (803) 750-1693
RELIANT HOSPICE is seeking volunteers to assist its network of caregivers. Volunteers do not need medical experience. Opportunities range from patient companionship and assisting with home improvement projects to running errands and providing patient transportation to doctor visits. Health screening and SLED background check required. Call (803) 798-1102 or go to www.relianthospice.com for training information.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF COLUMBIA is looking for volunteers for the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House and McMeals. (803) 254-0118, ext. 11 or e-mail jkrmhc@bellsouth.net
ROLLING READERS, a nonprofit children’s literacy program, is seeking volunteers to read aloud or tutor children in reading. Sessions are held at local schools, after-school programs, child development centers, shelters and churches. (803) 733-READ or email rollingreaders@sc.rr.com
DONATIONS INDIAN WATERS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA will conduct a food drive Saturday through Saturday, Feb. 13. On Saturday, Scouts will go door-todoor in the Midlands delivering bags to be filled with nonperishable food items; bags will be picked up Feb. 13 and delivered to local food pantries. (803) 750-9868
HOST FAMILIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE is seeking families to open their homes to a foreign student for a semester or the entire 2010-11 school year. Students ages 15-18 speak English and have their own spending money. Single parents with children may host if they meet all the requirements. (803) 271-2735
ASSE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM is seeking families to open their homes to a foreign student for the 2010-11 school year. Students ages 15-18 are fully insured, speak English and have their own spending money. (800) 473-0690; www.asse.com
February 4, 2010 | State, The (Columbia, SC)
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